Windows 8.1 Bootcamp with 27 inch 2011 iMac with no DVD drive

Hi there,
I have seen conflicting answers on this on concerning MBP, or with working Windows 8.1. However, the CD Drive on my mac broke, and i want to dual boot it. I have a valid Windows 8.1 key i'd like to use. Is what i want to do possible just via instaling via USB drives if i have the ISOs?
Thanks in advance!

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/create-reset-refresh-media

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